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Château Ruat - Le Plantey 2012

Château Ruat - Cuvée Le Plantey 2012

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3.7/5 (16 customers)

The 2012 Cuvée Le Plantey boasts a deep ruby color that hints at its rich concentration. The complex and refined bouquet reveals intense aromas of ripe grapes, red fruit jam, toasted notes, and spices, complemented by a hint of forest floor. On the palate, the rich body—supported by intense, well-integrated tannins and enhanced by a lovely freshness—offers a delicious and generous balance. Remarkable value for the price!

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Estate

Château Ruat

Vintage

Cuvée Le Plantey

Vintage

2012

Designation

Moulis-en-Médoc

Region

Bordeaux

Grape Varieties

45% Merlot, 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc

Regions

Upper Eocene limestone plateau with small gravel and wind-blown sand

Viticulture

traditional

Grape Harvest

half of them are manual

Wine Production

Destemming. Fermentation in stainless steel tanks at 30–35°C. Post-fermentation aging for 15–20 days

Livestock Farming

6 to 8 months in barrels

Alcohol Content

13%

Eye

deep ruby color

Nose

Complex, refined aromas of ripe grapes, red berry jam, toasted notes, and spices. Hints of forest floor.

Palate

A rich body supported by well-integrated tannins. Fresh, balanced, and delicious.

Serve

at 16-18°C

Drink starting at

2017

Drink before

2022

Food and Wine Pairings

Food and Wine Pairings

Pairs well with roast beef, Basque-style chicken, a charcuterie platter, duck breast...

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